The Doorway: a panfandom game

Hi. Um...I'm Rachel. Summers. And I just got here. I'm just learning how to use this...which I'm told is terribly boring and not something I should focus on. I don't like talking about myself but I guess it's good for me? I'm looking for people I might know here. Logan. Kate or Kitty Pryde. Profession Xavier. Storm. The rest of the X-Men and anyone that knew ok no strike that wait backspace* know us. So I guess if you're here and might know me or something...hi.


[*ooc: she's voice to type posting]

[X-Men]

I think we've finally getting somewhere with Cerebro. I believe our attempts to adjust it to pick up on those who've been affected by the White Event have been a success. Which, given everything that's happened in the past week alone, is something that I'm glad we've finally been able to manage.

[Rachel Summers, Hank McCoy]

Both of you, though, I'll probably need to help with a few trials before we can really start to use Cerebro to our advantage, and to the advantage of these people.

Arguing on behalf of a client even when you're not entirely certain they're worth it.

Just like old times.

[ETA: Filtered to Rachel Summers]

Recently, you mentioned that you were offering lessons regarding psionics. Does that still hold true?

[Filtered to Xmen and friends]

So strictly speaking, how much should we be keeping an eye on this?

Filtered: Severus Snape

I'm still over at SWORD. We got back today - no one died up there - and as the whole world heard, we have a stay on judgment for the time being. They'll still be watching. Cases around the world are getting less severe, but work on a cure's not done yet. I'm staying on until it is. And I received an offer to stay on permanently. "What Would the Celestials Choose?" is being tabled. That's not how I determine what's right and wrong, and if it were, I'd never know what to do. You've heard every word they've told us. Not the chattiest bunch. So, no passing the buck. But that doesn't mean I don't ask my friends, and you're one of the closest I've got. Sure, you're not entirely impartial, but you're logical, intelligent, and fair. You've had some experience with SHIELD, at least. And I care what you think.

Filtered: Ororo Munroe

I want your opinion on SWORD. It's hired more White Event individuals than most places, and at least Dr. McCoy works there as well. After this judgment and plague, there's not much of a closet with them for any of us. And I've never been big on closets - or working anywhere I needed one. It's a nominee for future employer.

Filtered: Hank McCoy & Rachel Summers

Greetings, the both of you. I hope you're feeling better. If you've seen Agent Blake's post, you know he's offered positions at SWORD. If not, you know now. I'd appreciate your thoughts on working for SWORD, particularly as mutants. White Event powered people are different, I know, but I'm not sure how large a difference it'll be in the public eye or SWORD's eyes. And if you have differing thoughts on how they treat those from the White Event, I'm curious.

Children's songs have been getting stuck in my head all day. Though, more frustrating than those has been getting "Duck Duck Goose" stuck in there. I'm fairly confident it's one of the signs of sleep deprivation. Some of you were asleep for more than a day, restful or not, but I wouldn't mind passing out once this is all over.

[Filtered to Ascension Crew + SWORD + Claire Wise]

We've made our case with the Celestials. Nearly all of you handled yourself admirably, with composure, and brought to this mission the consideration and gravitas it deserved. I would be happy to offer all of those over the age of 18 a position at the Sentient World Observation and Response Department (S.W.O.R.D.)

Otherwise, grab food. Debrief will begin at 1330. SWORD personnel, They deferred judgement while we were there and rather strongly implied that we would be best served returning home. A full report is pending, expect it on your desks by 1800.

And Mr. Barnes, will you please return your stolen wildlife to wherever you found it.

[Filtered to Upper level SHIELD]

I have transcripts of the testimonies from the Ascension. Some are more interesting than others, but we might wish to earmark a couple for recruitment

[Filtered to Claire Wise]

How are my girls?

[Filtered to Natasha Romanoff]

Salazar took your girl into custody.

To those who are still standing.

Tomorrow morning at 0515, SWORD will be taking its vessel, the Ascension, to meet this fleet and argue the case for earth. While it does not appear to be essential that we go to meet them, it will show a stronger front to face them head on. This is a chiefly diplomatic mission, and any attempts at offense are inappropriate.

Those who are willing to help, please respond. Selection will be commeasurate with experience, purpose, and projected image. We will be leaving from Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Thank you.

Felix Blake
Sentient World Observation and Response Department.

[Filtered to Abigail Brand, Carol Danvers (EMH)]

Well. Damn.

Filter to SWORD

I have, unfortunately, contracted this flu that is going around, and have quarantined myself to quarters.

Filter to Jean-Luc

Unless you have also gotten sick, it might be a good idea to find other accomodations for the next few days. I am in no way saying that I don't want you around. I just don't want you sick, too. But if you do decide to come home, please bring home some bread and saltine crackers, and pick up another box of that jasmine tea I like so well.

As well as a guaifenesin-based medicine, like Mucinex.

I love you.

FILTERED TO X-TYPES and JOHNNY STORM:

I'm sending out to all of you a telepathic info packet to save time on re-explaining, so if you already heard about the tablet through the Avengers or because you're Hank, you're welcome to pass. The rest of you-- it's important, so please let me share.


Everyone caught up now who wants to be caught up?


I've given SWORD some information about my interactions with the Beyonder and Galactus, but those are just some of my own experiences. We need more to work with.

And I know some of our recent history involving the Avengers and cosmic events has gone really, really poorly... but if we're going to get this world through this, we'd better be working as one this time.

FILTERED TO ESD ADVISORS AND ALPHA ADVISING GROUP:

I have some critical work to do with my second job, so I'm not going to be available as an advisor for the foreseeable future. Until I can return to my ESD work, please see one of the other available advisors for help.

[SWORD]

Following the transfer of the artifacts, and due to the fine work of our communications teams, SWORD will be meeting with SHIELD and heads of state to discuss the oldhamite tablet that was uncovered among these artifacts.

These meetings will encompass most of today and SWORD will be taking a leading role in helping to prepare our military forces around this globe for what we may be expecting in the near future. Operations, Communications, and Science Tech will have individual meetings in twenty minutes - report to your individual departments for that.

Summers, Picard, Organa, Skywalker, Blake you will take point in explaining what we have found in the script of this tablet.

[Danvers, Blake, & SHIELD Leadership]

SWORD will be meeting with heads of state today in regard to an artifact discovered in a meteor crash that was recently transferred into SWORDs possession. Made of Oldhamite and covered in a runic script, our communications agents have uncovered evidence that this tablet seems to be from an alien race that believes themselves in a position of judging earth.

We have no indication that the judgement will involve the lion laying down with a lamb, and more indication that it will be of the Dante's circle variety.

Agent Blake has a report that can fill you in on details.

Filtered: X-Men

So hi, hello, some of you may know me or recognize my face. I'm Caroline Forbes, and I am lucky enough to be engaged to one of your own, Hank McCoy. You're his family, and I would like to get to know you better. With Hank's invitation, I'll be eating with you at your home once a week, and I want to extend the opportunity to chat here as well as spend other time together. You're all welcome to come to Fangtasia, where I can be found most nights. My business gives me free time during the day to meet for lunch or other activities, and while I am noooowhere near as fast as Quicksilver (congratulations on beating Barry Allen in that race), I can meet with you in a jiffy, swish swish.

[SWORD]

Our meteor has been located. Currently it's in the posession of the US military and it would seem they want to play a game of finders keepers.

Blake and Organa. You're tasked with me to pull every trick in the book we can to try and change their mind.

Everyone else? I want to know why half of our staff including Director Brand currently resides in the television. If this is the tesseract and we can find a way to reverse it, then I want it done. Summers I want you on point for this.

[Abigail]

I know we agreed I could go back to work but you weren't suppose to go on vacation to shoot aliens without me.

[Luke]

I saw that the Skywalker clan grew.

Should we be concerned?

Who: Remy LeBeau & The X-Men
When: During the Dungeon Plot
Where: Gambit's Dungeon
What: Master post for all comms, narratives, threads. Things. IC/OOC
Rating: PG-13. Not alligators were harmed in the making of this dungeon/


My memory is muddy, what's this river that I'm in?
New Orleans is sinking, man,
( and I don't want to swim )

That was one heck of a comet last night. Why does this world have such a busy sky?


FILTERED TO SWORD:

What kind of tesseract activity was there last night? A lot of people are reporting missing friends and that's usually the tesseract's doing. But one of my friends was among them and I'd know if that's what got him. It could be that it got others and not him, and the timing was just coincidental. Then again, comet was on approach and landed after the disappearances. I know correlation isn't causation, but I have to wonder.

[Filtered to Remy Lebeau]

Do you still have any of that gumbo from Tuesday in the kitchen?

[ETA: (about an hour later) Filtered to X-men + affiliated mutants]

The question I have come to dread asking, but has anyone seen Remy lately?

I must respect the traditions of the native populace.

But which one?

( cut for picture not filter )

Okay. Not the worst place to get stuck in. It's missing a Baxter Building but I won't hold that against you guys.

I just want to say, I have complete confidence in you sciencey types and your ability to reverse this stuff and get me us back home. Go do that voodoo that you do so well.

If you need me, I'll be marathoning Top Gear. There's three seasons I haven't seen.

Ah, America.

Ours be the country of frivolous lawsuits & frivolous holidays. Mais, not today though. Today is, I think, the most important of all the calendar holidays that no one takes the time to properly observe right. Vous Voyez, today is the day for the Weatherpersons. So you ought to get out of doors an' hug a forecaster or some like, or at least stop yelling for a minute when they gets it wrong.

For me though, I'll be doing some much better than all that.

[OOC: Now these were left anonymously outside of Storm's bedroom door at the X-Mansion this morning. But I imagine with his post, she'll be able to put two-and-two together]

[Posted anonymously]

Is there anyone here who specializes in abilities related to dreams? Specifically, entering others'.

[SWORD]

I know that I have been out of commission for almost three months now. Given the issues with my health, Director Brand has stepped up above and beyond the call of duty for this organization. As have all of you. These are not circumstances that any of us could have predicted and with still no clear answer to the White Event you are truly the hardest working organization in this world.

I've been released from medical and will be returning in limited capacity this month. It's a decision we don't take lightly, given the difficulties I have had. Director Brand is still entirely in charge while I'm working to get back up to speed. Given the situation it may take a few months or even longer, we will have to see.

But I think Han mentioned something about a welcome back party? I think we've all earned a party.

[Friends]

Not to disrupt anyone's super bowl plans. Which apparently today is the super bowl. I'm not even sure who's playing.

But I've been given my release from medical today.